Solar Installers questions, answered
How do I price a solar installation job?
Most solar companies price by system size, often as a cost per watt, then adjust for roof type and pitch, racking, inverter choice, battery storage, electrical upgrades, permit fees and any subcontractor work. Track your real material and labor costs on finished jobs so your numbers stay honest. Keep your standard items and rates in a price book so every proposal starts from the same trusted figures.
What should a solar proposal include?
A good solar proposal lists the system size, panel and inverter models, racking, any battery or EV charger, who handles permits and utility paperwork, the total price, payment schedule, a start window and warranty terms from the manufacturers and from your company. Add site photos and a plain description of the work. Customers compare several bids, so a clear written scope helps your bid stand out.
How do solar installers manage subcontractors?
Give every sub the same written scope, site photos, access notes and date before they arrive. Confirm who supplies materials, who pulls permits and who is on site for inspection. Keep it all on one job record, not scattered across texts. Grover Work includes tools to help you work with subcontractors, and the job record keeps the scope, photos, notes and schedule together.
How should I collect payments on a solar job?
Most solar jobs are paid in stages: a deposit at signing, a payment when equipment is delivered or the install is complete, and a final payment after inspection or utility sign-off. Put the schedule in the proposal so there are no surprises. In Grover Work, each invoice can carry a payment link, so customers pay by card or bank from their phone.
How do I follow up on solar leads without losing them?
Reply the same day, even if only to book a call. Save every lead with the address, roof notes and what the customer asked about. Follow up again after you send the proposal, and keep a list of leads who said not yet so you can check in later. A single leads list keeps cold enquiries from slipping away.
Can I show a customer what solar panels will look like on their roof?
Yes. Grover Work can generate an AI render from a photo of the customer's own property, so they can picture one possible look before committing. It is an illustration, not an engineered layout or a production estimate. Your site survey and system design still decide the real panel placement, and you should explain that to the customer.
How much does Grover Work cost for solar companies?
Grover Work has plans for solo installers and for growing teams. The pricing page always shows the current prices and what each plan includes, and you can look around and set up your first proposal before you decide on a plan. Check the pricing page for today's details, since plans can change.
Can I use Grover Work from the roof or the customer's driveway?
Yes. Grover Work is built for the phone first, so you can save a lead, take site survey photos, build a proposal, add job notes, send an invoice and collect payment from the truck or the driveway without going back to the office to do paperwork.